EPISODE · Oct 27, 2022 · 36 MIN
STRYPER-Michael Sweet Interview. New Album discussion , touring schedule through ’24 & overcoming health issues.
from Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal. · host Vernomatic Productions
Hello Metalheads-We are excited to share this New Release Showcase Feature Interview Tonight. When it comes to groundbreaking bands in the metal genre, Stryper is renowned for their distinctive brand of “heavenly metal. The group ascended to prominence in the 1980s with Billboard Top 40 hits like “Calling on You,” “Honestly,” and “Always There for You” and had maintained a global fanbase since. Today, some 37+ years after emerging from the southern California nightclub scene, the foursome continues to record, tour and perform for loyal fans around the globe. Stryper returns with a brand new studio album, "The Final Battle" and sees the band growing heavier while also maintaining their trademark melodies, virtuoso guitar playing, and air tight rhythms. Comprising of three original members including brothers Michael Sweet (lead vocals, guitar) and Robert Sweet (drums), Oz Fox (guitar) and newest bandmate, seasoned bassist Perry Richardson (formerly of Firehouse), the group finds itself creating their finest, most powerful music yet. Michael Sweet joins The Vernomatic and Metal Walt tonight to discuss the New CD, The current Health situation of the band, The touring landscape that has STRYPER on the road well into 2023,2024 and beyond. Vern and Walt share their critique of many of the stand out tracks from the new CD as well as fun History Of Metal topics. A great unique conversation filled with in-depth antidotes and disclosures found only here at Metal Mayhem ROC. We welcome comments,good or bad on this discussion. Hit us up on Facebook, twitter or send a direct message at our website. Social Media: http://www.stryper.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Stryper https://twitter.com/Stryper https://www.instagram.com/stryper/ https://www.youtube.com/user/stryperofficial https://metalmayhemroc.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/metalmayhemroc https://twitter.com/MetalmayhemR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Hello Metalheads-We are excited to share this New Release Showcase Feature Interview Tonight. When it comes to groundbreaking bands in the metal genre, Stryper is renowned for their distinctive brand of “heavenly metal. The group ascended to prominence in the 1980s with Billboard Top 40 hits like “Calling on You,” “Honestly,” and “Always There for You” and had maintained a global fanbase since. Today, some 37+ years after emerging from the southern California nightclub scene, the foursome continues to record, tour and perform for loyal fans around the globe. Stryper returns with a brand new studio album, "The Final Battle" and sees the band growing heavier while also maintaining their trademark melodies, virtuoso guitar playing, and air tight rhythms. Comprising of three original members including brothers Michael Sweet (lead vocals, guitar) and Robert Sweet (drums), Oz Fox (guitar) and newest bandmate, seasoned bassist Perry Richardson (formerly of Firehouse), the group finds itself creating their finest, most powerful music yet. Michael Sweet joins The Vernomatic and Metal Walt tonight to discuss the New CD, The current Health situation of the band, The touring landscape that has STRYPER on the road well into 2023,2024 and beyond. Vern and Walt share their critique of many of the stand out tracks from the new CD as well as fun History Of Metal topics. A great unique conversation filled with in-depth antidotes and disclosures found only here at Metal Mayhem ROC. We welcome comments,good or bad on this discussion. Hit us up on Facebook, twitter or send a direct message at our website. Social Media: http://www.stryper.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Stryper https://twitter.com/Stryper https://www.instagram.com/stryper/ https://www.youtube.com/user/stryperofficial https://metalmayhemroc.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/metalmayhemroc https://twitter.com/MetalmayhemR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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STRYPER-Michael Sweet Interview. New Album discussion , touring schedule through ’24 & overcoming health issues.
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